NATIONAL ROSÉ DAY 11th June 2016

NATIONAL ROSÉ DAY – Second Saturday in June

NATIONAL ROSÉ DAY

National Rosé Day is observed annually on the second Saturday in June. Rosé is probably the oldest known type of wine, dating back as far as 600 BC. Rosé wines are generally made from red grapes and are very versatile wines that complement many types of food. Rosé is lighter than red wine and deeper than white wine. The pink color of Rosé wine depends on the time the grape skin stays in contact with the juice, also known as maceration. There are Rosé wines that are semi-sparkling or sparkling with different intense of sweetness levels and dryness.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Celebrate National Rosé Day by having a bottle of Rosé wine with dinner or simply invite friends over for h’orderves and enjoy each other’s company. Share your special evening on Social Media using #NationalRoséDay.

HISTORY

National Rosé Day was submitted to and approved by the registrar of National Day Calendar in October of 2014 by Bodvár of Sweden – House of Rosés – a Rosé House specializing in Rosé wines to raise awareness and give Rosé lovers a day to celebrate with “summer’s water”.